IMDb Originals (2015) - full transcript
IMDb Originals informs, entertains, and engages fans of all ages with video content that covers movies, television, special events, awards shows, holidays, and more.
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The '90s were a great time
to be depressed.
The '90s were a great time
to be depressed.
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Oh my what a great start!
But really, I don't know what happened in Japan in the '90s
Oh my what a great start!
But really, I don't know what happened in Japan in the '90s
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but suddenly there were all these stories
about people broken to pieces that also
but suddenly there were all these stories
about people broken to pieces that also
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questioned the ideas of their own
genres. You had Cloud in Final Fantasy 7
questioned the ideas of their own
genres. You had Cloud in Final Fantasy 7
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breaking the idea of the protagonist
as a though guy. There was Takeshi Kitano making films
breaking the idea of the protagonist
as a though guy. There was Takeshi Kitano making films
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about Yakuzas that were fed up with life and there was
Evangelion telling about how even
about Yakuzas that were fed up with life and there was
Evangelion telling about how even
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during the end of the world humankind
was still so confused that it would keep
during the end of the world humankind
was still so confused that it would keep
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hurting itself. In middle of all this
turmoil Metal Gear Solid arrived.
hurting itself. In middle of all this
turmoil Metal Gear Solid arrived.
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A videogame inspired in spy and
action films that gave the formula a spin to
A videogame inspired in spy and
action films that gave the formula a spin to
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tell a story about the
human cost of war and that touched
tell a story about the
human cost of war and that touched
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topics of the real word in a way that
had barely been seen in videogames.
topics of the real word in a way that
had barely been seen in videogames.
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Metal Gear Solid felt different for the
mainstream audience. People looked at it and
Metal Gear Solid felt different for the
mainstream audience. People looked at it and
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said "you beauty, you're art". It was directed
like a movie, it played with our
said "you beauty, you're art". It was directed
like a movie, it played with our
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expectations and broke the fourth wall.
Its sequel Metal Gear Solid 2
expectations and broke the fourth wall.
Its sequel Metal Gear Solid 2
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was probably the most awaited game
of that era, and it's said that the PS2
was probably the most awaited game
of that era, and it's said that the PS2
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had such a successful start thanks to this game.
Today it is a game well remebered
had such a successful start thanks to this game.
Today it is a game well remebered
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for its boldness in toppling down the
fourth wall and because it predicted
for its boldness in toppling down the
fourth wall and because it predicted
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many thing from the future.
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many thing from the future.
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But we don't remember everything. Metal Gear
Solid is an anti-war game but
But we don't remember everything. Metal Gear
Solid is an anti-war game but
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we remember it for the action and many
remember its sequel as a game about
we remember it for the action and many
remember its sequel as a game about
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the post-truth, but it is much more than that.
Spoilers incoming about 19 years ago game,
the post-truth, but it is much more than that.
Spoilers incoming about 19 years ago game,
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because it is important to know the
story of Metal Gear Solid 2 in order to
because it is important to know the
story of Metal Gear Solid 2 in order to
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undestand how it is a videogame about the
death of meaning and the death of
undestand how it is a videogame about the
death of meaning and the death of
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videogames.
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videogames.
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It's already been 19 years... why am I old
Let's start with the basics: what is Metal
It's already been 19 years... why am I old
Let's start with the basics: what is Metal
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Gear Solid 2 about? Well, it is a sequel to
Metal Gear Solid, so what is Metal Gear
Gear Solid 2 about? Well, it is a sequel to
Metal Gear Solid, so what is Metal Gear
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Solid about... Well, it all starts
with the terrorists. You have to find
Solid about... Well, it all starts
with the terrorists. You have to find
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Meryl, so you have to go searching with
each one of the soliders because
Meryl, so you have to go searching with
each one of the soliders because
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Meryl has a nice ass and she moves in
such a sexy way ... Psychomantis and he
Meryl has a nice ass and she moves in
such a sexy way ... Psychomantis and he
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reads your Memory Card and tells you
that you like Castlevania, right?
reads your Memory Card and tells you
that you like Castlevania, right?
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Well, it just goes about an agent called Solid Snake that
infiltrates a base called Shadow Moses
Well, it just goes about an agent called Solid Snake that
infiltrates a base called Shadow Moses
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in order to stop the definitive weapon called
Metal Gear that happens to be solid and can drop
in order to stop the definitive weapon called
Metal Gear that happens to be solid and can drop
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nuclear bombs.
For Metal Gear Solid 2 Snake has
nuclear bombs.
For Metal Gear Solid 2 Snake has
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decidided to work on its own and travels
to a tanker in which Ray is being developed.
decidided to work on its own and travels
to a tanker in which Ray is being developed.
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That is the new model of Metal Gear and oh God the game
if packed with innovations. As Snake moved
That is the new model of Metal Gear and oh God the game
if packed with innovations. As Snake moved
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very slowly now he can
roll to avoid enemies and
very slowly now he can
roll to avoid enemies and
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he can hide bodies in cabinets and
aim in first person to shoot people
he can hide bodies in cabinets and
aim in first person to shoot people
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in the face and so many ways to
deal with corpses. The graphics are
in the face and so many ways to
deal with corpses. The graphics are
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very detailed, Snake's bandana
waves in the wind and your steps leave
very detailed, Snake's bandana
waves in the wind and your steps leave
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a trail. Objects create shadows and the
soundtrack is composed by Harry
a trail. Objects create shadows and the
soundtrack is composed by Harry
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Gregson-Williams, also known for his
work on prestigious films like
Gregson-Williams, also known for his
work on prestigious films like
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Flushed Away or Birdget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
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Flushed Away or Birdget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
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It is quite good, and people were
very excited in a kind of "Oh boy here I go killing again" way.
It is quite good, and people were
very excited in a kind of "Oh boy here I go killing again" way.
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But as you advance, you start to see some
details and perhaps not everything is alright.
But as you advance, you start to see some
details and perhaps not everything is alright.
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You see, in the first Metal Gear Solid
Snake met Meryl, a woman with no
You see, in the first Metal Gear Solid
Snake met Meryl, a woman with no
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experience in the battlefield
that wanted to fight to better understand
experience in the battlefield
that wanted to fight to better understand
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her father, that also was a soldier.
There is a well known scene where Snake
her father, that also was a soldier.
There is a well known scene where Snake
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says that Meryl is a rookie because she
is not aiming well, and she can't get herself
says that Meryl is a rookie because she
is not aiming well, and she can't get herself
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to shoot. Now in the tanke Snake meets
Olga, a woman that also wants to be a
to shoot. Now in the tanke Snake meets
Olga, a woman that also wants to be a
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soldier to tighten her relation with her
father, but she has received advanced
soldier to tighten her relation with her
father, but she has received advanced
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training and when Snake points his gun
to her, it is him that can get himself to
training and when Snake points his gun
to her, it is him that can get himself to
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shoot, because Olga perhaps could take him down.
Meryl has to be rescued, but Olga is
shoot, because Olga perhaps could take him down.
Meryl has to be rescued, but Olga is
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the first boss of the game. Before if
you had to save your game you called Mei
the first boss of the game. Before if
you had to save your game you called Mei
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Ling, an analyst that quoted proverbs
and Shakespeare to give advice and to
Ling, an analyst that quoted proverbs
and Shakespeare to give advice and to
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encourage Snake, but now she's not there.
To save your game you call Otakon,
encourage Snake, but now she's not there.
To save your game you call Otakon,
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a friend of Snake that tries to fill the hole
reading a proverbs book but
a friend of Snake that tries to fill the hole
reading a proverbs book but
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he can't get even half of it.
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he can't get even half of it.
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They are trying to keep the state of affairs
but there's just no normality to return to.
They are trying to keep the state of affairs
but there's just no normality to return to.
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We are in a new enviornment
in a new console, and we go against
We are in a new enviornment
in a new console, and we go against
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a new type of Metal Gear. But we are not
having a bad time either, there's
a new type of Metal Gear. But we are not
having a bad time either, there's
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even one time when we basically
play Pokemon Snap taking pictures of
even one time when we basically
play Pokemon Snap taking pictures of
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Ray and Otakon plays Professor Oak.
Oh, this games makes me laugh. And then
Ray and Otakon plays Professor Oak.
Oh, this games makes me laugh. And then
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the villain appears and steals Metal Gear Ray,
sinks the tanker and Snake dies... but
the villain appears and steals Metal Gear Ray,
sinks the tanker and Snake dies... but
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what the...
The plot advances two years and something
what the...
The plot advances two years and something
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weird is going on, they have sent another
agent called Snake to Big Shell, an
weird is going on, they have sent another
agent called Snake to Big Shell, an
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oil facility, in order to rescue
the President taken by a terrorist group called Sons of
oil facility, in order to rescue
the President taken by a terrorist group called Sons of
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Liberty... but those details keep coming.
Shadow Moses and the tanker were blue, but
Liberty... but those details keep coming.
Shadow Moses and the tanker were blue, but
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Big Shell is orange, its
complementary color, and while Snake
Big Shell is orange, its
complementary color, and while Snake
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at frist had to avoid several
guards
at frist had to avoid several
guards
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here we are welcomed by some cockroaches
and perhaps this is not our Snake,
here we are welcomed by some cockroaches
and perhaps this is not our Snake,
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he has a different voice, a different body and
suit and...
he has a different voice, a different body and
suit and...
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Nope, this defintively is not Solid Snake
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Nope, this defintively is not Solid Snake
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Ladies, gentlemen and NB people
I present you your new protagonist
Ladies, gentlemen and NB people
I present you your new protagonist
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Raiden. This is such a twist, in
no place at all it was stated that Raiden would be
Raiden. This is such a twist, in
no place at all it was stated that Raiden would be
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the protagonist, he doesn't show up in the box art,
nor in the start screen, he's not anywhere
the protagonist, he doesn't show up in the box art,
nor in the start screen, he's not anywhere
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in ad campaingn and it's not only that,
the trailers show fake pictures and
in ad campaingn and it's not only that,
the trailers show fake pictures and
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manipulate the cinematics to make you
think that you will be playing as
manipulate the cinematics to make you
think that you will be playing as
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Snake. Some people thought this part was
a dream or some kind of joke or something like that,
Snake. Some people thought this part was
a dream or some kind of joke or something like that,
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but no.
Raiden is the true protagonist of
but no.
Raiden is the true protagonist of
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Metal Gear Solid 2, and the tanker was
just the prologue. A lot of people were
Metal Gear Solid 2, and the tanker was
just the prologue. A lot of people were
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not happy about this, and well also
Raiden is a very different character.
not happy about this, and well also
Raiden is a very different character.
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Snake was a though guy, inspired by the
action icons of the '80s and '90s. A macho.
Snake was a though guy, inspired by the
action icons of the '80s and '90s. A macho.
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But Raiden is a twink.
His features are way more fragile, he makes
But Raiden is a twink.
His features are way more fragile, he makes
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lateral rolls like a cheerleader and
when he shows up
lateral rolls like a cheerleader and
when he shows up
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it looks as if they introduced him through
the back door.
it looks as if they introduced him through
the back door.
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There's seagulls flying around and you can...
Oh symbolism, it's you! And if you feel
There's seagulls flying around and you can...
Oh symbolism, it's you! And if you feel
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frustration don't worry, nobody likes
Milhaus... well that's a joke,
frustration don't worry, nobody likes
Milhaus... well that's a joke,
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but instead of Milhaus it goes with Raiden,
nevertheless Milhaus is also a bit of an
but instead of Milhaus it goes with Raiden,
nevertheless Milhaus is also a bit of an
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idiot. The whole game is a smear campaign
to make Raiden look insignificant.
idiot. The whole game is a smear campaign
to make Raiden look insignificant.
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It's not only that in the first
Metal Gear you start avoiding soldiers,
It's not only that in the first
Metal Gear you start avoiding soldiers,
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here there are soldiers, but they are knocked out. Somebody
has done your homework. The room is
here there are soldiers, but they are knocked out. Somebody
has done your homework. The room is
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smaller and they give you a lot of time to hide
as if you were in Kindergarten.
smaller and they give you a lot of time to hide
as if you were in Kindergarten.
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While Snake have a team of trained
soldiers assisting him through
While Snake have a team of trained
soldiers assisting him through
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thel codec, Raiden is assisted by
his Colonel, and his girlfriend Rose.
thel codec, Raiden is assisted by
his Colonel, and his girlfriend Rose.
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You have to call Rose to save, and
time to time these conversations start
You have to call Rose to save, and
time to time these conversations start
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about how they met each other
and if he remembers what day is tomorrow. April the
about how they met each other
and if he remembers what day is tomorrow. April the
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30th, that why he doesn't sleep with her and
Raiden is hands full focusing
30th, that why he doesn't sleep with her and
Raiden is hands full focusing
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in the mission, in the middle of a shooting
while I am murdering...
in the mission, in the middle of a shooting
while I am murdering...
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And perhaps this is not the best time to talk
about us, but well it isn't either that we're
And perhaps this is not the best time to talk
about us, but well it isn't either that we're
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prepared for the mission. Snake was already a
veteran when he arrived in Shadow Moses,
prepared for the mission. Snake was already a
veteran when he arrived in Shadow Moses,
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but this is the first time for Raiden, he
has been educated with VR simulations.
but this is the first time for Raiden, he
has been educated with VR simulations.
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The Colonel is telling him the whole time
the he has to adhere to a very
The Colonel is telling him the whole time
the he has to adhere to a very
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concrete plan, and he constanstly gets
overwhelmed and we feel it. Something
concrete plan, and he constanstly gets
overwhelmed and we feel it. Something
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very characteristic of Metal Gear Solid is
the minimap, it tells you what the room
very characteristic of Metal Gear Solid is
the minimap, it tells you what the room
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is like and where the enemies are, what
is the are they can see, and if they are investigating
is like and where the enemies are, what
is the are they can see, and if they are investigating
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something or are hostiles. As there are
always part of the map that you can't see, the minimap
something or are hostiles. As there are
always part of the map that you can't see, the minimap
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is a very useful tool.
Raiden doesn't have that luxury, if he wants a
is a very useful tool.
Raiden doesn't have that luxury, if he wants a
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minimap he must first synchronize with the
terminal, but until
minimap he must first synchronize with the
terminal, but until
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he finds it, he is completely blind.
But this is very curious, why is this
he finds it, he is completely blind.
But this is very curious, why is this
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node asking us to fill
our data, but wouldn't Raiden already
node asking us to fill
our data, but wouldn't Raiden already
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give his data, this is a little weird.
Snake had a tranquilizer
give his data, this is a little weird.
Snake had a tranquilizer
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gun with muffler, but
Raiden doesn't have shit. (sic "has no dick")
gun with muffler, but
Raiden doesn't have shit. (sic "has no dick")
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We are unarmed, disoriented, we just
started.
We are unarmed, disoriented, we just
started.
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And we also play in disadvantage because...
Holy fuck! And if this was not enough
And we also play in disadvantage because...
Holy fuck! And if this was not enough
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everybody is rubbing salt in the wound
remembering you are not Solid Snake,
everybody is rubbing salt in the wound
remembering you are not Solid Snake,
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even Raiden would love to be Snake, the
legendary soldier, the hero of Shadow
even Raiden would love to be Snake, the
legendary soldier, the hero of Shadow
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Moses. Raiden is the embodiment of disappointment.
Everybody tells him his code name is
Moses. Raiden is the embodiment of disappointment.
Everybody tells him his code name is
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very weird, they undervalue him and his
enemies get disappointed when they see him.
very weird, they undervalue him and his
enemies get disappointed when they see him.
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The poor guy can't get a break, they
haven't even told him what is going on
The poor guy can't get a break, they
haven't even told him what is going on
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and it is clear that Raiden has not
the slightest idea what he is into.
and it is clear that Raiden has not
the slightest idea what he is into.
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Metal Gear Solid was a spy thriller,
there were twists, but Snake knew what
Metal Gear Solid was a spy thriller,
there were twists, but Snake knew what
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he was into at the beginning of the game, the twists
and misdirection were so for everybody,
he was into at the beginning of the game, the twists
and misdirection were so for everybody,
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but here Raiden is being called an idiot
in his own face because, well,
but here Raiden is being called an idiot
in his own face because, well,
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it turns out that Snake is still alive.
Raiden meets a guy called Iroquois
it turns out that Snake is still alive.
Raiden meets a guy called Iroquois
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Pliskin and of course it is
Snake, but Raiden bites the hook, lind and sinker and everybody
Pliskin and of course it is
Snake, but Raiden bites the hook, lind and sinker and everybody
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lies to him... he just believes it, and that's
already knowin even less than the player, and how much
lies to him... he just believes it, and that's
already knowin even less than the player, and how much
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of an idiot can somebody be. But well, all
of this doesn't really matter because they will
of an idiot can somebody be. But well, all
of this doesn't really matter because they will
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blow the whole place, I
present you the Elite Unit Sons
blow the whole place, I
present you the Elite Unit Sons
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of Liberty. They were an antiterrorist
group with powers, but now
of Liberty. They were an antiterrorist
group with powers, but now
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they are just terrorists with powers.
Oh well, there's also Fatman. He sets bombs, and you have
they are just terrorists with powers.
Oh well, there's also Fatman. He sets bombs, and you have
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to deactivate them. And you may be thinking
well I will have to go to one given place,
to deactivate them. And you may be thinking
well I will have to go to one given place,
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and it will not be that hard to find the bomb.
Well, this is how this works. They give you a sensor, but it can only
and it will not be that hard to find the bomb.
Well, this is how this works. They give you a sensor, but it can only
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detect the general area where the
bomb is.
detect the general area where the
bomb is.
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You have to go searching around, and then
you hear a beep, and that means you ar close and
You have to go searching around, and then
you hear a beep, and that means you ar close and
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bombs are always hidden in
elaborate places, and of course there are
bombs are always hidden in
elaborate places, and of course there are
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enemies patrolling.
But well, you go to do your thing
enemies patrolling.
But well, you go to do your thing
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and then there's this brige, it seems
there's nobody here
and then there's this brige, it seems
there's nobody here
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There's another bridge further on that's
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There's another bridge further on that's
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packed with explosives and
you have to deactivate them using a
packed with explosives and
you have to deactivate them using a
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sniper rifle that you don't have so
you have to backtrack to the storage room
sniper rifle that you don't have so
you have to backtrack to the storage room
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and look around in the different rroms
and you get the PSG1, and well you just
and look around in the different rroms
and you get the PSG1, and well you just
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to go back, don't let them catch you,
beware of the
to go back, don't let them catch you,
beware of the
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Now you can shoot the fuses,
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Now you can shoot the fuses,
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but oh well they are all hidden and you
have to look around the whole are, but
but oh well they are all hidden and you
have to look around the whole are, but
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I believe I got them all-
Aren't you kind of tired? Nobody tells us
I believe I got them all-
Aren't you kind of tired? Nobody tells us
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anything, everything is hard and the game is
breaking its own rules. After
anything, everything is hard and the game is
breaking its own rules. After
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deactivating the last bomb we
fight Fortune, another member of
deactivating the last bomb we
fight Fortune, another member of
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dead cell
...they are laughing at us.
dead cell
...they are laughing at us.
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She has a tiny life bar, with just one bullet
you would kill her but
She has a tiny life bar, with just one bullet
you would kill her but
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it is impossible because bullets don't touch her
But don't worry, she just has a cannon that
it is impossible because bullets don't touch her
But don't worry, she just has a cannon that
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destroys any cover and hurts
you a lot. And isn't it frustrating!
destroys any cover and hurts
you a lot. And isn't it frustrating!
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Perhaps Snake could take her down, but Raiden can't.
We can't. We are just rookies, this
Perhaps Snake could take her down, but Raiden can't.
We can't. We are just rookies, this
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is above us and the game mechanics are
letting us know this. But well, we beat Fortune
is above us and the game mechanics are
letting us know this. But well, we beat Fortune
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we go on, we beat Fatman
we advance through the facility and finally we find
we go on, we beat Fatman
we advance through the facility and finally we find
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the President. It is something.
Once we overcome this awkward moment the
the President. It is something.
Once we overcome this awkward moment the
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the plot continues and it turns out that
the situation is way worse than
the plot continues and it turns out that
the situation is way worse than
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we imagined.
The terrorist are not asking for a ransom,
we imagined.
The terrorist are not asking for a ransom,
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and the President is just a marionette
of a greater force. Enter the scene
and the President is just a marionette
of a greater force. Enter the scene
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the Patriots. An organization
that leads the world from within the shadows.
the Patriots. An organization
that leads the world from within the shadows.
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Their plan is to control history
by curating information.
Their plan is to control history
by curating information.
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This is also a reference to 1984
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This is also a reference to 1984
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and its newspeak. Erasing some words, and binding
some others together to give them new
and its newspeak. Erasing some words, and binding
some others together to give them new
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meanings, and making it impossible for anybody
to even think outside of the planned. The code name
meanings, and making it impossible for anybody
to even think outside of the planned. The code name
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of the Partiots is LA LI LU LE LO. This is
just an extension of this idea.
of the Partiots is LA LI LU LE LO. This is
just an extension of this idea.
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The 'L' phoneme does not exist in Japanese,
the Patriots is an unpronounceable name for an
The 'L' phoneme does not exist in Japanese,
the Patriots is an unpronounceable name for an
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invisible organization.
Nobody can find them because nobody
invisible organization.
Nobody can find them because nobody
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even knows they can search for them.
Even the whole idea that we were in an
even knows they can search for them.
Even the whole idea that we were in an
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oil facility comes down.
It turns out that Big Shell is a
oil facility comes down.
It turns out that Big Shell is a
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facade to hide Arsenal Gear, a
a building that harbors tens of
facade to hide Arsenal Gear, a
a building that harbors tens of
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Metal Gear Rays, and from which the
Patriots can launch their plan
Metal Gear Rays, and from which the
Patriots can launch their plan
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using an artificial intelligence called GW.
The twists continue because
using an artificial intelligence called GW.
The twists continue because
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it turns out that Pliskin is Snake!
And he has another brother called Solidus
it turns out that Pliskin is Snake!
And he has another brother called Solidus
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and he was the previous USA President
and they kill the current USA President
and he was the previous USA President
and they kill the current USA President
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and Raiden is knocked out and
kidnapped and now an announcement
and Raiden is knocked out and
kidnapped and now an announcement
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from our sponsor.
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from our sponsor.
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The page, look at the page
Turn. Get alarmed. Oh no. Who are you.
The page, look at the page
Turn. Get alarmed. Oh no. Who are you.
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You didn't protect your data with NordVPN
and now I can do anything I want with them!
You didn't protect your data with NordVPN
and now I can do anything I want with them!
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Oh no! It is a tragedy!
I will sell them to Goerge Sores and his
Oh no! It is a tragedy!
I will sell them to Goerge Sores and his
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circle in the deep state so that
they can go on with the satanic rituals
circle in the deep state so that
they can go on with the satanic rituals
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with kids and extracting adrenachrome.
You think there's really people that believes this?
with kids and extracting adrenachrome.
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Reality comes down and everything that
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Reality comes down and everything that
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we took for granted is broken. Raiden was
a kid soldier, the most violent of his
we took for granted is broken. Raiden was
a kid soldier, the most violent of his
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unit, and if he is so repressed it is
because the nightmares from his traumatic
unit, and if he is so repressed it is
because the nightmares from his traumatic
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past terrorize him. But it is worse
because the Colonel that has been leading him
past terrorize him. But it is worse
because the Colonel that has been leading him
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during the whole operation doesn't even exist,
is is an artificial intelligence,
during the whole operation doesn't even exist,
is is an artificial intelligence,
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part of GW, and the facade breaks, the
game interface stops making sense,
part of GW, and the facade breaks, the
game interface stops making sense,
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the minimap becomes a recording of
a girl in her house,
the minimap becomes a recording of
a girl in her house,
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the codec calls that before gave you
useful information are now nonsense
the codec calls that before gave you
useful information are now nonsense
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that break the fourth wall.
Metal Gear Solid 2 is showing you its
that break the fourth wall.
Metal Gear Solid 2 is showing you its
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seams, you can't ignore anymore that this
is a program, just software playing back
seams, you can't ignore anymore that this
is a program, just software playing back
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in your console. The idea of
rescuing the President is ludicrous.
in your console. The idea of
rescuing the President is ludicrous.
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It is just the cheapest excuse you can
come up with to make an action videogame
It is just the cheapest excuse you can
come up with to make an action videogame
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and Metal Gear Solid 2 has been using
it to mislead you from its
and Metal Gear Solid 2 has been using
it to mislead you from its
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true objective. The plan S3.
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true objective. The plan S3.
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And it is here when it all gets
interesting. From the beginning Metal
And it is here when it all gets
interesting. From the beginning Metal
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Gear Solid 2 has fooled around with the idea of
killing Snake. The story begins with
Gear Solid 2 has fooled around with the idea of
killing Snake. The story begins with
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Snake walking on a bridge with a
coat. It is a shot intentionally prepared
Snake walking on a bridge with a
coat. It is a shot intentionally prepared
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so that we can't know if it is really him.
When he jumps and takes the coat off, he
so that we can't know if it is really him.
When he jumps and takes the coat off, he
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becomes invisible and the shot confuses us. Is it him?
Are we in the right game? When
becomes invisible and the shot confuses us. Is it him?
Are we in the right game? When
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we start with Raiden, when they call him Snake
he uses a voice tone more similar
we start with Raiden, when they call him Snake
he uses a voice tone more similar
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to his own.
Raiden admires Snake, but
to his own.
Raiden admires Snake, but
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he is just a rookie and we are
trapped with him, because of this Iroquois
he is just a rookie and we are
trapped with him, because of this Iroquois
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Pliskin is so relevant. His name comes
from Snake Plissken, the protagonist of
Pliskin is so relevant. His name comes
from Snake Plissken, the protagonist of
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1997's Escape from New York, and he is in turn
the referent for Snake. Referent and
1997's Escape from New York, and he is in turn
the referent for Snake. Referent and
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references are confused and we see Snake
from outside, as this fusion of ideas
references are confused and we see Snake
from outside, as this fusion of ideas
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but also as a provocation,
just like told by Dylan Holmes with
but also as a provocation,
just like told by Dylan Holmes with
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Pliskin's appearance Metal Gear
Solid 2 simultaneously undermines and
Pliskin's appearance Metal Gear
Solid 2 simultaneously undermines and
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justifies its own framework. In any other game
this would be a failed plot twist.
justifies its own framework. In any other game
this would be a failed plot twist.
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But this in intentional, Metal Gear
Solid 2 separates the player's knowledge
But this in intentional, Metal Gear
Solid 2 separates the player's knowledge
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from the protagonist's. This creates
a space for examination.
from the protagonist's. This creates
a space for examination.
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Snake's presence constantly reminds us
of the pleasure he has been
Snake's presence constantly reminds us
of the pleasure he has been
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denied. And this desire to be
Solid Snake is the chief element
denied. And this desire to be
Solid Snake is the chief element
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linking the player and Raiden. But the
Plan S3 breaks this desire. We like Snake
linking the player and Raiden. But the
Plan S3 breaks this desire. We like Snake
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because he is the hero of Shadow Moses, he is
the protagonist of Metal Gear Solid and
because he is the hero of Shadow Moses, he is
the protagonist of Metal Gear Solid and
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now the sequel is discussing that
anybody could have done that without us
now the sequel is discussing that
anybody could have done that without us
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realizing it. Metal Gear Solid 2
was repeating the events of Shadow
realizing it. Metal Gear Solid 2
was repeating the events of Shadow
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Moses and Raiden could have been the
hero with the same ease as Snake.
Moses and Raiden could have been the
hero with the same ease as Snake.
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Snake is nothing but a marionette, and anybody could be
that. In the tanker your first
Snake is nothing but a marionette, and anybody could be
that. In the tanker your first
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shooting with lethal ammunition is in a
hall where enemies appear and
shooting with lethal ammunition is in a
hall where enemies appear and
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wait for you to shoot them.
It almost looks like a section from an on-rails
wait for you to shoot them.
It almost looks like a section from an on-rails
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shooter, as if you were playing
Time Crises. The game is speaking to you: "I suppose
shooter, as if you were playing
Time Crises. The game is speaking to you: "I suppose
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this is what being the legendary hero
Solid Snake is". When Raiden wakes up he is
this is what being the legendary hero
Solid Snake is". When Raiden wakes up he is
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naked, exposed, vulnerable. But he is also
a blank sheet, he can be
naked, exposed, vulnerable. But he is also
a blank sheet, he can be
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anything now.
His first step to a new identity comes with
anything now.
His first step to a new identity comes with
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the katana, it is the only close quarters weapon
in the game, you can bounce bullets with it
the katana, it is the only close quarters weapon
in the game, you can bounce bullets with it
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and it is controlled with the
right analog stick, it is the only time
and it is controlled with the
right analog stick, it is the only time
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the game uses it. The objects
works with buttons, the camera is always
the game uses it. The objects
works with buttons, the camera is always
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fixed, and to control the first person view
you use the left analog stick. We are now
fixed, and to control the first person view
you use the left analog stick. We are now
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playing with phonemes that do not exist, outside
the framework that they imposed to us. We fight
playing with phonemes that do not exist, outside
the framework that they imposed to us. We fight
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side by side with Snake, but the game tries to stops us.
These Game Over screens are fakes.
side by side with Snake, but the game tries to stops us.
These Game Over screens are fakes.
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We are still here but they insist
that we are over. We are
We are still here but they insist
that we are over. We are
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disobeying the orders, existing
outside of what they impose us, and what
disobeying the orders, existing
outside of what they impose us, and what
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they are imposing us... are memes.
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they are imposing us... are memes.
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Memes are something more than just that
new pack of stickers you have on telegram.
Memes are something more than just that
new pack of stickers you have on telegram.
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Richard Dawkins created this term in 1976
to define the social equivalent to
Richard Dawkins created this term in 1976
to define the social equivalent to
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genes. If genes transmit
genetic information, memes
genes. If genes transmit
genetic information, memes
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transmit cultural information. They
are called like this, in part due to the word
transmit cultural information. They
are called like this, in part due to the word
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mimesis, they reproduce by imitation. Something
as little as saying Jesus after
mimesis, they reproduce by imitation. Something
as little as saying Jesus after
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coughing is a meme, but also
something like money could be understood
coughing is a meme, but also
something like money could be understood
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as a meme. He who controls the memes
controls the world. At the end of the game
as a meme. He who controls the memes
controls the world. At the end of the game
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before the final fight, you receive a
last codec call. This is one of the most
before the final fight, you receive a
last codec call. This is one of the most
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well known speeches in the
history of videogames.
well known speeches in the
history of videogames.
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When the Internet arrived there was this hope
that we would live in a society of
When the Internet arrived there was this hope
that we would live in a society of
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information distinguished and developed, but
already in 2001 Metal Gear Solid 2 predicted
information distinguished and developed, but
already in 2001 Metal Gear Solid 2 predicted
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that this same information could
be manipulated to drown any
that this same information could
be manipulated to drown any
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discourse, and how the world would become entrenched
in bubbles of
discourse, and how the world would become entrenched
in bubbles of
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partial ideas. But wait a moment,
the ones saying this are the villains of the
partial ideas. But wait a moment,
the ones saying this are the villains of the
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game, literally the supreme evil of
Metal Gear Solid 2. How can it be
game, literally the supreme evil of
Metal Gear Solid 2. How can it be
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the final message of this story? What
happens here is that the last one and a half hour
the final message of this story? What
happens here is that the last one and a half hour
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of Metal Gear Solid 2 is very dense, so it is
normal that people end up remembering only up to this
of Metal Gear Solid 2 is very dense, so it is
normal that people end up remembering only up to this
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iconic speech, but the truth is
that after you beat the final boss
iconic speech, but the truth is
that after you beat the final boss
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Snake gives yet another speech.
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Snake gives yet another speech.
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April 30th is not only the anniversary of
Raiden and Rose, it is also the
April 30th is not only the anniversary of
Raiden and Rose, it is also the
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anniversary of designation of George
Washington as the first President of the
anniversary of designation of George
Washington as the first President of the
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United States. Metal Gear Solid 2 ends in
the same date in which a group of people
United States. Metal Gear Solid 2 ends in
the same date in which a group of people
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decided to find a new
maeaning for the world and to transmit it
decided to find a new
maeaning for the world and to transmit it
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to the coming generations. And well
it went really great. It is a very open ending
to the coming generations. And well
it went really great. It is a very open ending
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with many questions with no answers and
untied ends, but this is intentional.
with many questions with no answers and
untied ends, but this is intentional.
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Don't grapple to words, don't try to write
a line of events summarizing the plot,
Don't grapple to words, don't try to write
a line of events summarizing the plot,
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what's important is the meaning of these
events for you, and how will you transmit them to
what's important is the meaning of these
events for you, and how will you transmit them to
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the world. You didn't know but all along
Metal Gear Solid 2 was postmodern
the world. You didn't know but all along
Metal Gear Solid 2 was postmodern
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propaganda, and now it is too late
escape it. But yes, this game is
propaganda, and now it is too late
escape it. But yes, this game is
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postmodern, it is a discussion opossite to
tradition that breaks bssically
postmodern, it is a discussion opossite to
tradition that breaks bssically
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any etiquette. But after that
rupture, we can create something new.
any etiquette. But after that
rupture, we can create something new.
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No to rebuild, but build anew something
with meaning for us.
No to rebuild, but build anew something
with meaning for us.
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Search beyond the words and
and find something good in which you can believe and
Search beyond the words and
and find something good in which you can believe and
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transmit this to those who will come after you, that
is what matters, and that is how this game ends.
transmit this to those who will come after you, that
is what matters, and that is how this game ends.
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Mother of mine! The final fight was hard,
bloody fight, but I have succeeded
Mother of mine! The final fight was hard,
bloody fight, but I have succeeded
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and then Kojima says... (I won!)
(just as planned /s)
and then Kojima says... (I won!)
(just as planned /s)
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There's just another meaning behind the S3.
You remember all this thing about having to
There's just another meaning behind the S3.
You remember all this thing about having to
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deactvate bombs, and Fatman and so?
This seems to be disconnected from the rest of the
deactvate bombs, and Fatman and so?
This seems to be disconnected from the rest of the
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story, but then the end of
the game arrives and you're told that Fatman
story, but then the end of
the game arrives and you're told that Fatman
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was there only to put
Raiden to the test and the bombs are
was there only to put
Raiden to the test and the bombs are
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the most damning part of the game and they always
get your where you less expect them, but
the most damning part of the game and they always
get your where you less expect them, but
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all of them are accessible, Fatman hides the
explosives behind that flag, but he could
all of them are accessible, Fatman hides the
explosives behind that flag, but he could
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have put them under the bridge, and then
you would have never found them, but perhaps in some
have put them under the bridge, and then
you would have never found them, but perhaps in some
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other videogame you would have been able to.
Splinter Cell is a stealth videogames
other videogame you would have been able to.
Splinter Cell is a stealth videogames
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franchise that was created in
response to Metal Gear Solid 2 y its
franchise that was created in
response to Metal Gear Solid 2 y its
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gameplay is much more centered
in disappearing in the shadows and using
gameplay is much more centered
in disappearing in the shadows and using
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the architecture to your advantage. In Hitman you
hide in plain sight disguising you with
the architecture to your advantage. In Hitman you
hide in plain sight disguising you with
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different suits to impersonate some
other people. There's one time when you
different suits to impersonate some
other people. There's one time when you
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have to disguise yourself in Metal Gear Solid 2,
the solution here is not to kill a guard
have to disguise yourself in Metal Gear Solid 2,
the solution here is not to kill a guard
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and wear his clothes, but to
go to a specific room and find a specific
and wear his clothes, but to
go to a specific room and find a specific
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weapon, because the suits has already
been given to you. Videogames cannot be
weapon, because the suits has already
been given to you. Videogames cannot be
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everything, e.g. something as simple as
making Raiden able to disguise himself, well
everything, e.g. something as simple as
making Raiden able to disguise himself, well
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it is a system that needs to be developed and
what will then be the model for the naked soldiers, and
it is a system that needs to be developed and
what will then be the model for the naked soldiers, and
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how will they detect you if you are disguised, and
if you disguise as a soldier what does this give you
how will they detect you if you are disguised, and
if you disguise as a soldier what does this give you
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access to, and the support diguise, and the oof.. and
as it gets so complex, games are usually oriented
access to, and the support diguise, and the oof.. and
as it gets so complex, games are usually oriented
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to be played in a specific way, so that
you think in a specific way, this is the directed
to be played in a specific way, so that
you think in a specific way, this is the directed
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libertad dirigida. Due to the simple fact of
playing a videogame, they are already taking
libertad dirigida. Due to the simple fact of
playing a videogame, they are already taking
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phonemes from you and hiding information
so that you think how the developers
phonemes from you and hiding information
so that you think how the developers
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want. Some time ago there was an article
about how Riot, the developer of
want. Some time ago there was an article
about how Riot, the developer of
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League of Legends said
that it was convenient to have a story, some
League of Legends said
that it was convenient to have a story, some
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moment of your experience as a player that
defined your passion and in which memorable
moment of your experience as a player that
defined your passion and in which memorable
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story you took out from that. But no,
I'm sorry, you didn't beat Naxxramas after an
story you took out from that. But no,
I'm sorry, you didn't beat Naxxramas after an
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epic duel with your adventurer freinds.
You were just pushing keys in your keyboard,
epic duel with your adventurer freinds.
You were just pushing keys in your keyboard,
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and moving your mouse to win agains an
artificial intelligence that was
and moving your mouse to win agains an
artificial intelligence that was
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programmed to lose. Nothing happens in a
videogame without the consent of the
programmed to lose. Nothing happens in a
videogame without the consent of the
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developer. If you have even beaten the
hardest difficulty, that is because they wanted
developer. If you have even beaten the
hardest difficulty, that is because they wanted
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you to beat it. They were manipulating you.
Just like they were manipulating Raiden. The Colonel does not exist.
you to beat it. They were manipulating you.
Just like they were manipulating Raiden. The Colonel does not exist.
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It is a creation of GW, born of Raiden's
necessity of having somebody
It is a creation of GW, born of Raiden's
necessity of having somebody
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giving him orders at the other side of
the codec. Playing videogames makes you
giving him orders at the other side of
the codec. Playing videogames makes you
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an expert at following orders, that's what
you need to beat them, to overcome
an expert at following orders, that's what
you need to beat them, to overcome
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their challenge, to believe youself an efficient
soldier, a warrior that overcomes
their challenge, to believe youself an efficient
soldier, a warrior that overcomes
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any challenge, or the legendary
soldier Solid Snake. What is a videogame?!
any challenge, or the legendary
soldier Solid Snake. What is a videogame?!
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A miserable handful of secrets!
I will not break this mug, not even one
A miserable handful of secrets!
I will not break this mug, not even one
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so digusting.
A videogame is just a set of excuses to
so digusting.
A videogame is just a set of excuses to
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interact with a system. At the end of
the story they are telling you this in your
interact with a system. At the end of
the story they are telling you this in your
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face.
Olga, turns out, was working for
face.
Olga, turns out, was working for
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the Patriots, because otherwise they would kill her
baby, and when everything is revealed it turns out that
the Patriots, because otherwise they would kill her
baby, and when everything is revealed it turns out that
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Rose was also an agent of the
Patriots. Now they have her
Rose was also an agent of the
Patriots. Now they have her
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kidnapped, and she is pregnant.
The final fight is against Solidus, but it
kidnapped, and she is pregnant.
The final fight is against Solidus, but it
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doesn't matter who wins. Solidus wants to take Raiden
out of the way, and the Patriots
doesn't matter who wins. Solidus wants to take Raiden
out of the way, and the Patriots
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force him to act. If he doesn't fight,
they will kill Rose and Olga's baby. But is
force him to act. If he doesn't fight,
they will kill Rose and Olga's baby. But is
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that ture? Or are thos excuses they
came up with so that we fight
that ture? Or are thos excuses they
came up with so that we fight
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against our father in a very tight suit and
so that he chokes us with his long
against our father in a very tight suit and
so that he chokes us with his long
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tentacles?
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tentacles?
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After you beat solidus, the world
literally starts working again. New
After you beat solidus, the world
literally starts working again. New
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York, that was literally empty like
two seconds ago is like a Matrix
York, that was literally empty like
two seconds ago is like a Matrix
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simulation. And in the middle of all this
something appears in Raiden like by an act of magic.
simulation. And in the middle of all this
something appears in Raiden like by an act of magic.
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This dog tag has the data that we
introduced in order to synchronize with
This dog tag has the data that we
introduced in order to synchronize with
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the Big Shell terminals. We were not
introducing Raiden's data, but ours.
the Big Shell terminals. We were not
introducing Raiden's data, but ours.
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And if the dog tag had not
appeared before, it is because Raiden wasn't
And if the dog tag had not
appeared before, it is because Raiden wasn't
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capable of seeing it. Now that he has broken apart
from all of it, he can see those chains, he sees us and
capable of seeing it. Now that he has broken apart
from all of it, he can see those chains, he sees us and
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he chooses to discard us, in the end of the
story Raiden frees himself and seeks his
he chooses to discard us, in the end of the
story Raiden frees himself and seeks his
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own destiny, his own identity.
It doesn't matter how real Rose is. The future
own destiny, his own identity.
It doesn't matter how real Rose is. The future
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belongs to them and to nobody else.
The protagonists in a videogame
belongs to them and to nobody else.
The protagonists in a videogame
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can be mainly two things:
strong heroes with their own
can be mainly two things:
strong heroes with their own
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identity and desires, or mannequins that
exist only to be carried on however the
identity and desires, or mannequins that
exist only to be carried on however the
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player wantes, and the more freedom we have
the less personality the chracter
player wantes, and the more freedom we have
the less personality the chracter
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has. Raiden exists inside this
tension, we control him but relucantly
has. Raiden exists inside this
tension, we control him but relucantly
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He has no desire to be here,
he feels lost, he is not does not trust anything
He has no desire to be here,
he feels lost, he is not does not trust anything
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he is told, and even though he is indecisive
in the cinematics nobody can stop him in the
he is told, and even though he is indecisive
in the cinematics nobody can stop him in the
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gameplay. But it's not only him, eveything
around him talks about this tension.
gameplay. But it's not only him, eveything
around him talks about this tension.
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Rose is not just an agent of the
Patriots. She herself is an invention, her
Rose is not just an agent of the
Patriots. She herself is an invention, her
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hair, the way she behaves, everything has been
adapted to be liked by Riden and by us.
hair, the way she behaves, everything has been
adapted to be liked by Riden and by us.
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It is a fakeness we can't hold onto.
It does not exist inside the videogame.
It is a fakeness we can't hold onto.
It does not exist inside the videogame.
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But it also doesn't exist outside it.
Because it is no more than a handful of
But it also doesn't exist outside it.
Because it is no more than a handful of
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pixels interpreted by an actress.
The whole ending of Metal Gear Solid 2 is
pixels interpreted by an actress.
The whole ending of Metal Gear Solid 2 is
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made to break with the forms of the
videogame and extend a hand to the
made to break with the forms of the
videogame and extend a hand to the
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true protagonist of this
story: the player. The same as us
true protagonist of this
story: the player. The same as us
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Raiden has been trained with VR
and knows the incident of Shadow
Raiden has been trained with VR
and knows the incident of Shadow
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Moses through a simulation.
Same as us, he admires Snake and he
Moses through a simulation.
Same as us, he admires Snake and he
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wants to be Snake. Metal Gear Solid 2 is a
response to the first Metal Gear Solid and
wants to be Snake. Metal Gear Solid 2 is a
response to the first Metal Gear Solid and
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to videogames. Don't let nostalgia
blind you. Be critic with the history and
to videogames. Don't let nostalgia
blind you. Be critic with the history and
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history (plural). Solid Snake is not
a role to follow
history (plural). Solid Snake is not
a role to follow
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Enjoy the videogame, but don't
drown in it. Above everything what matters
Enjoy the videogame, but don't
drown in it. Above everything what matters
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is you. Don't let yourself be manipulated, seek the
meaning that reality has for
is you. Don't let yourself be manipulated, seek the
meaning that reality has for
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you and, well it's like all these good
intentions went to crap very
you and, well it's like all these good
intentions went to crap very
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fast. Let's not get confused, Metal Gear
Solid 2 was very successful, it is one of
fast. Let's not get confused, Metal Gear
Solid 2 was very successful, it is one of
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the best sold exclusives for the PS2,
and to be honest it had a very
the best sold exclusives for the PS2,
and to be honest it had a very
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good reception by the critics,
in the other hand the public.
good reception by the critics,
in the other hand the public.
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Well, th eplot of Metal Gear Soid 2
is still very copmlex even today, but in
Well, th eplot of Metal Gear Soid 2
is still very copmlex even today, but in
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2001 that was demential. It ended and we
hadn't the slightest idea of what happened, but
2001 that was demential. It ended and we
hadn't the slightest idea of what happened, but
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anyway there's a lot of people that
weren't too happy that a
anyway there's a lot of people that
weren't too happy that a
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game so awaited would be so critic with
the previous entry, and the idea of playing
game so awaited would be so critic with
the previous entry, and the idea of playing
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with a protagonist that was not the one
announced, and the was so different to the the
with a protagonist that was not the one
announced, and the was so different to the the
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expected roles of the genre, and also playing
with the idea of the death of the
expected roles of the genre, and also playing
with the idea of the death of the
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original protagonist, and wait a moment
why is the last of us 2 showing up?
original protagonist, and wait a moment
why is the last of us 2 showing up?
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It turns out that there are many
paralelisms between these 2 titles. Kojima,
It turns out that there are many
paralelisms between these 2 titles. Kojima,
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for exampe, wanted each soldier to
be unique, with a unique name, and that we
for exampe, wanted each soldier to
be unique, with a unique name, and that we
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would be able to get their dog tag and with this
see how many people
would be able to get their dog tag and with this
see how many people
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we had murdered along the
story... and does that ring a bell? and also it
we had murdered along the
story... and does that ring a bell? and also it
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saddens me because theres many people that
sees Kojima as this frustrated filmmaker,
saddens me because theres many people that
sees Kojima as this frustrated filmmaker,
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and well he is, but what he wanted was
to make a videogame that spoke like a
and well he is, but what he wanted was
to make a videogame that spoke like a
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videogame. Please take a look at the
design document, there Kojima talks
videogame. Please take a look at the
design document, there Kojima talks
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about stuff like graphics, he wanted it to
strenghten the mechanics. And well, yes,
about stuff like graphics, he wanted it to
strenghten the mechanics. And well, yes,
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you can go in cinematics 15 or 20 minutes without
even touching the controls, but then
you can go in cinematics 15 or 20 minutes without
even touching the controls, but then
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you touch the controls and the mechanics
are telling you stuff that later
you touch the controls and the mechanics
are telling you stuff that later
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develops the story, but well Metal
Gear Solid 2 is a wonderful game, it is
develops the story, but well Metal
Gear Solid 2 is a wonderful game, it is
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one of my favorite games of
all time, and if made you get a little curious and
one of my favorite games of
all time, and if made you get a little curious and
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want to play the game, then please
enjoy it. The new versions even have
want to play the game, then please
enjoy it. The new versions even have
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a mode with skateboard, so you
can imagine. But well, this is my legacy
a mode with skateboard, so you
can imagine. But well, this is my legacy
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for you, and I leave it to you so that
it moves into the future and so that you learn
for you, and I leave it to you so that
it moves into the future and so that you learn
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the most important lesson:
make good memes. You could save the world!
the most important lesson:
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And with this the year is ending, I hope
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The '90s were a great time
to be depressed.
The '90s were a great time
to be depressed.
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Oh my what a great start!
But really, I don't know what happened in Japan in the '90s
Oh my what a great start!
But really, I don't know what happened in Japan in the '90s
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but suddenly there were all these stories
about people broken to pieces that also
but suddenly there were all these stories
about people broken to pieces that also
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questioned the ideas of their own
genres. You had Cloud in Final Fantasy 7
questioned the ideas of their own
genres. You had Cloud in Final Fantasy 7
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breaking the idea of the protagonist
as a though guy. There was Takeshi Kitano making films
breaking the idea of the protagonist
as a though guy. There was Takeshi Kitano making films
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about Yakuzas that were fed up with life and there was
Evangelion telling about how even
about Yakuzas that were fed up with life and there was
Evangelion telling about how even
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during the end of the world humankind
was still so confused that it would keep
during the end of the world humankind
was still so confused that it would keep
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hurting itself. In middle of all this
turmoil Metal Gear Solid arrived.
hurting itself. In middle of all this
turmoil Metal Gear Solid arrived.
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A videogame inspired in spy and
action films that gave the formula a spin to
A videogame inspired in spy and
action films that gave the formula a spin to
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tell a story about the
human cost of war and that touched
tell a story about the
human cost of war and that touched
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topics of the real word in a way that
had barely been seen in videogames.
topics of the real word in a way that
had barely been seen in videogames.
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Metal Gear Solid felt different for the
mainstream audience. People looked at it and
Metal Gear Solid felt different for the
mainstream audience. People looked at it and
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said "you beauty, you're art". It was directed
like a movie, it played with our
said "you beauty, you're art". It was directed
like a movie, it played with our
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expectations and broke the fourth wall.
Its sequel Metal Gear Solid 2
expectations and broke the fourth wall.
Its sequel Metal Gear Solid 2
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was probably the most awaited game
of that era, and it's said that the PS2
was probably the most awaited game
of that era, and it's said that the PS2
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had such a successful start thanks to this game.
Today it is a game well remebered
had such a successful start thanks to this game.
Today it is a game well remebered
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for its boldness in toppling down the
fourth wall and because it predicted
for its boldness in toppling down the
fourth wall and because it predicted
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many thing from the future.
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many thing from the future.
.
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But we don't remember everything. Metal Gear
Solid is an anti-war game but
But we don't remember everything. Metal Gear
Solid is an anti-war game but
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we remember it for the action and many
remember its sequel as a game about
we remember it for the action and many
remember its sequel as a game about
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the post-truth, but it is much more than that.
Spoilers incoming about 19 years ago game,
the post-truth, but it is much more than that.
Spoilers incoming about 19 years ago game,
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because it is important to know the
story of Metal Gear Solid 2 in order to
because it is important to know the
story of Metal Gear Solid 2 in order to
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undestand how it is a videogame about the
death of meaning and the death of
undestand how it is a videogame about the
death of meaning and the death of
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videogames.
.
videogames.
.
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It's already been 19 years... why am I old
Let's start with the basics: what is Metal
It's already been 19 years... why am I old
Let's start with the basics: what is Metal
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Gear Solid 2 about? Well, it is a sequel to
Metal Gear Solid, so what is Metal Gear
Gear Solid 2 about? Well, it is a sequel to
Metal Gear Solid, so what is Metal Gear
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Solid about... Well, it all starts
with the terrorists. You have to find
Solid about... Well, it all starts
with the terrorists. You have to find
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Meryl, so you have to go searching with
each one of the soliders because
Meryl, so you have to go searching with
each one of the soliders because
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Meryl has a nice ass and she moves in
such a sexy way ... Psychomantis and he
Meryl has a nice ass and she moves in
such a sexy way ... Psychomantis and he
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reads your Memory Card and tells you
that you like Castlevania, right?
reads your Memory Card and tells you
that you like Castlevania, right?
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Well, it just goes about an agent called Solid Snake that
infiltrates a base called Shadow Moses
Well, it just goes about an agent called Solid Snake that
infiltrates a base called Shadow Moses
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in order to stop the definitive weapon called
Metal Gear that happens to be solid and can drop
in order to stop the definitive weapon called
Metal Gear that happens to be solid and can drop
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nuclear bombs.
For Metal Gear Solid 2 Snake has
nuclear bombs.
For Metal Gear Solid 2 Snake has
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decidided to work on its own and travels
to a tanker in which Ray is being developed.
decidided to work on its own and travels
to a tanker in which Ray is being developed.
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That is the new model of Metal Gear and oh God the game
if packed with innovations. As Snake moved
That is the new model of Metal Gear and oh God the game
if packed with innovations. As Snake moved
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very slowly now he can
roll to avoid enemies and
very slowly now he can
roll to avoid enemies and
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he can hide bodies in cabinets and
aim in first person to shoot people
he can hide bodies in cabinets and
aim in first person to shoot people
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in the face and so many ways to
deal with corpses. The graphics are
in the face and so many ways to
deal with corpses. The graphics are
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very detailed, Snake's bandana
waves in the wind and your steps leave
very detailed, Snake's bandana
waves in the wind and your steps leave
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a trail. Objects create shadows and the
soundtrack is composed by Harry
a trail. Objects create shadows and the
soundtrack is composed by Harry
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Gregson-Williams, also known for his
work on prestigious films like
Gregson-Williams, also known for his
work on prestigious films like
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Flushed Away or Birdget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
.
Flushed Away or Birdget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
.
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It is quite good, and people were
very excited in a kind of "Oh boy here I go killing again" way.
It is quite good, and people were
very excited in a kind of "Oh boy here I go killing again" way.
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But as you advance, you start to see some
details and perhaps not everything is alright.
But as you advance, you start to see some
details and perhaps not everything is alright.
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You see, in the first Metal Gear Solid
Snake met Meryl, a woman with no
You see, in the first Metal Gear Solid
Snake met Meryl, a woman with no
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experience in the battlefield
that wanted to fight to better understand
experience in the battlefield
that wanted to fight to better understand
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her father, that also was a soldier.
There is a well known scene where Snake
her father, that also was a soldier.
There is a well known scene where Snake
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says that Meryl is a rookie because she
is not aiming well, and she can't get herself
says that Meryl is a rookie because she
is not aiming well, and she can't get herself
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to shoot. Now in the tanke Snake meets
Olga, a woman that also wants to be a
to shoot. Now in the tanke Snake meets
Olga, a woman that also wants to be a
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soldier to tighten her relation with her
father, but she has received advanced
soldier to tighten her relation with her
father, but she has received advanced
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training and when Snake points his gun
to her, it is him that can get himself to
training and when Snake points his gun
to her, it is him that can get himself to
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shoot, because Olga perhaps could take him down.
Meryl has to be rescued, but Olga is
shoot, because Olga perhaps could take him down.
Meryl has to be rescued, but Olga is
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the first boss of the game. Before if
you had to save your game you called Mei
the first boss of the game. Before if
you had to save your game you called Mei
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Ling, an analyst that quoted proverbs
and Shakespeare to give advice and to
Ling, an analyst that quoted proverbs
and Shakespeare to give advice and to
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encourage Snake, but now she's not there.
To save your game you call Otakon,
encourage Snake, but now she's not there.
To save your game you call Otakon,
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a friend of Snake that tries to fill the hole
reading a proverbs book but
a friend of Snake that tries to fill the hole
reading a proverbs book but
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he can't get even half of it.
.
he can't get even half of it.
.
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They are trying to keep the state of affairs
but there's just no normality to return to.
They are trying to keep the state of affairs
but there's just no normality to return to.
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We are in a new enviornment
in a new console, and we go against
We are in a new enviornment
in a new console, and we go against
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a new type of Metal Gear. But we are not
having a bad time either, there's
a new type of Metal Gear. But we are not
having a bad time either, there's
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even one time when we basically
play Pokemon Snap taking pictures of
even one time when we basically
play Pokemon Snap taking pictures of
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Ray and Otakon plays Professor Oak.
Oh, this games makes me laugh. And then
Ray and Otakon plays Professor Oak.
Oh, this games makes me laugh. And then
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the villain appears and steals Metal Gear Ray,
sinks the tanker and Snake dies... but
the villain appears and steals Metal Gear Ray,
sinks the tanker and Snake dies... but
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what the...
The plot advances two years and something
what the...
The plot advances two years and something
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weird is going on, they have sent another
agent called Snake to Big Shell, an
weird is going on, they have sent another
agent called Snake to Big Shell, an
-
oil facility, in order to rescue
the President taken by a terrorist group called Sons of
oil facility, in order to rescue
the President taken by a terrorist group called Sons of
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Liberty... but those details keep coming.
Shadow Moses and the tanker were blue, but
Liberty... but those details keep coming.
Shadow Moses and the tanker were blue, but
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Big Shell is orange, its
complementary color, and while Snake
Big Shell is orange, its
complementary color, and while Snake
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at frist had to avoid several
guards
at frist had to avoid several
guards
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here we are welcomed by some cockroaches
and perhaps this is not our Snake,
here we are welcomed by some cockroaches
and perhaps this is not our Snake,
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he has a different voice, a different body and
suit and...
he has a different voice, a different body and
suit and...
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.
Nope, this defintively is not Solid Snake
.
Nope, this defintively is not Solid Snake
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Ladies, gentlemen and NB people
I present you your new protagonist
Ladies, gentlemen and NB people
I present you your new protagonist
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Raiden. This is such a twist, in
no place at all it was stated that Raiden would be
Raiden. This is such a twist, in
no place at all it was stated that Raiden would be
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the protagonist, he doesn't show up in the box art,
nor in the start screen, he's not anywhere
the protagonist, he doesn't show up in the box art,
nor in the start screen, he's not anywhere
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in ad campaingn and it's not only that,
the trailers show fake pictures and
in ad campaingn and it's not only that,
the trailers show fake pictures and
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manipulate the cinematics to make you
think that you will be playing as
manipulate the cinematics to make you
think that you will be playing as
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Snake. Some people thought this part was
a dream or some kind of joke or something like that,
Snake. Some people thought this part was
a dream or some kind of joke or something like that,
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but no.
Raiden is the true protagonist of
but no.
Raiden is the true protagonist of
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Metal Gear Solid 2, and the tanker was
just the prologue. A lot of people were
Metal Gear Solid 2, and the tanker was
just the prologue. A lot of people were
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not happy about this, and well also
Raiden is a very different character.
not happy about this, and well also
Raiden is a very different character.
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Snake was a though guy, inspired by the
action icons of the '80s and '90s. A macho.
Snake was a though guy, inspired by the
action icons of the '80s and '90s. A macho.
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But Raiden is a twink.
His features are way more fragile, he makes
But Raiden is a twink.
His features are way more fragile, he makes
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lateral rolls like a cheerleader and
when he shows up
lateral rolls like a cheerleader and
when he shows up
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it looks as if they introduced him through
the back door.
it looks as if they introduced him through
the back door.
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There's seagulls flying around and you can...
Oh symbolism, it's you! And if you feel
There's seagulls flying around and you can...
Oh symbolism, it's you! And if you feel
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frustration don't worry, nobody likes
Milhaus... well that's a joke,
frustration don't worry, nobody likes
Milhaus... well that's a joke,
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but instead of Milhaus it goes with Raiden,
nevertheless Milhaus is also a bit of an
but instead of Milhaus it goes with Raiden,
nevertheless Milhaus is also a bit of an
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idiot. The whole game is a smear campaign
to make Raiden look insignificant.
idiot. The whole game is a smear campaign
to make Raiden look insignificant.
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It's not only that in the first
Metal Gear you start avoiding soldiers,
It's not only that in the first
Metal Gear you start avoiding soldiers,
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here there are soldiers, but they are knocked out. Somebody
has done your homework. The room is
here there are soldiers, but they are knocked out. Somebody
has done your homework. The room is
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smaller and they give you a lot of time to hide
as if you were in Kindergarten.
smaller and they give you a lot of time to hide
as if you were in Kindergarten.
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While Snake have a team of trained
soldiers assisting him through
While Snake have a team of trained
soldiers assisting him through
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thel codec, Raiden is assisted by
his Colonel, and his girlfriend Rose.
thel codec, Raiden is assisted by
his Colonel, and his girlfriend Rose.
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You have to call Rose to save, and
time to time these conversations start
You have to call Rose to save, and
time to time these conversations start
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about how they met each other
and if he remembers what day is tomorrow. April the
about how they met each other
and if he remembers what day is tomorrow. April the
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30th, that why he doesn't sleep with her and
Raiden is hands full focusing
30th, that why he doesn't sleep with her and
Raiden is hands full focusing
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in the mission, in the middle of a shooting
while I am murdering...
in the mission, in the middle of a shooting
while I am murdering...
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And perhaps this is not the best time to talk
about us, but well it isn't either that we're
And perhaps this is not the best time to talk
about us, but well it isn't either that we're
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prepared for the mission. Snake was already a
veteran when he arrived in Shadow Moses,
prepared for the mission. Snake was already a
veteran when he arrived in Shadow Moses,
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but this is the first time for Raiden, he
has been educated with VR simulations.
but this is the first time for Raiden, he
has been educated with VR simulations.
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The Colonel is telling him the whole time
the he has to adhere to a very
The Colonel is telling him the whole time
the he has to adhere to a very
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concrete plan, and he constanstly gets
overwhelmed and we feel it. Something
concrete plan, and he constanstly gets
overwhelmed and we feel it. Something
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very characteristic of Metal Gear Solid is
the minimap, it tells you what the room
very characteristic of Metal Gear Solid is
the minimap, it tells you what the room
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is like and where the enemies are, what
is the are they can see, and if they are investigating
is like and where the enemies are, what
is the are they can see, and if they are investigating
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something or are hostiles. As there are
always part of the map that you can't see, the minimap
something or are hostiles. As there are
always part of the map that you can't see, the minimap
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is a very useful tool.
Raiden doesn't have that luxury, if he wants a
is a very useful tool.
Raiden doesn't have that luxury, if he wants a
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minimap he must first synchronize with the
terminal, but until
minimap he must first synchronize with the
terminal, but until
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he finds it, he is completely blind.
But this is very curious, why is this
he finds it, he is completely blind.
But this is very curious, why is this
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node asking us to fill
our data, but wouldn't Raiden already
node asking us to fill
our data, but wouldn't Raiden already
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give his data, this is a little weird.
Snake had a tranquilizer
give his data, this is a little weird.
Snake had a tranquilizer
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gun with muffler, but
Raiden doesn't have shit. (sic "has no dick")
gun with muffler, but
Raiden doesn't have shit. (sic "has no dick")
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We are unarmed, disoriented, we just
started.
We are unarmed, disoriented, we just
started.
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And we also play in disadvantage because...
Holy fuck! And if this was not enough
And we also play in disadvantage because...
Holy fuck! And if this was not enough
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everybody is rubbing salt in the wound
remembering you are not Solid Snake,
everybody is rubbing salt in the wound
remembering you are not Solid Snake,
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even Raiden would love to be Snake, the
legendary soldier, the hero of Shadow
even Raiden would love to be Snake, the
legendary soldier, the hero of Shadow
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Moses. Raiden is the embodiment of disappointment.
Everybody tells him his code name is
Moses. Raiden is the embodiment of disappointment.
Everybody tells him his code name is
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very weird, they undervalue him and his
enemies get disappointed when they see him.
very weird, they undervalue him and his
enemies get disappointed when they see him.
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The poor guy can't get a break, they
haven't even told him what is going on
The poor guy can't get a break, they
haven't even told him what is going on
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and it is clear that Raiden has not
the slightest idea what he is into.
and it is clear that Raiden has not
the slightest idea what he is into.
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Metal Gear Solid was a spy thriller,
there were twists, but Snake knew what
Metal Gear Solid was a spy thriller,
there were twists, but Snake knew what
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he was into at the beginning of the game, the twists
and misdirection were so for everybody,
he was into at the beginning of the game, the twists
and misdirection were so for everybody,
-
but here Raiden is being called an idiot
in his own face because, well,
but here Raiden is being called an idiot
in his own face because, well,
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it turns out that Snake is still alive.
Raiden meets a guy called Iroquois
it turns out that Snake is still alive.
Raiden meets a guy called Iroquois
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Pliskin and of course it is
Snake, but Raiden bites the hook, lind and sinker and everybody
Pliskin and of course it is
Snake, but Raiden bites the hook, lind and sinker and everybody
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lies to him... he just believes it, and that's
already knowin even less than the player, and how much
lies to him... he just believes it, and that's
already knowin even less than the player, and how much
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of an idiot can somebody be. But well, all
of this doesn't really matter because they will
of an idiot can somebody be. But well, all
of this doesn't really matter because they will
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blow the whole place, I
present you the Elite Unit Sons
blow the whole place, I
present you the Elite Unit Sons
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of Liberty. They were an antiterrorist
group with powers, but now
of Liberty. They were an antiterrorist
group with powers, but now
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they are just terrorists with powers.
Oh well, there's also Fatman. He sets bombs, and you have
they are just terrorists with powers.
Oh well, there's also Fatman. He sets bombs, and you have
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to deactivate them. And you may be thinking
well I will have to go to one given place,
to deactivate them. And you may be thinking
well I will have to go to one given place,
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and it will not be that hard to find the bomb.
Well, this is how this works. They give you a sensor, but it can only
and it will not be that hard to find the bomb.
Well, this is how this works. They give you a sensor, but it can only
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detect the general area where the
bomb is.
detect the general area where the
bomb is.
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You have to go searching around, and then
you hear a beep, and that means you ar close and
You have to go searching around, and then
you hear a beep, and that means you ar close and
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bombs are always hidden in
elaborate places, and of course there are
bombs are always hidden in
elaborate places, and of course there are
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enemies patrolling.
But well, you go to do your thing
enemies patrolling.
But well, you go to do your thing
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and then there's this brige, it seems
there's nobody here
and then there's this brige, it seems
there's nobody here
-
.
There's another bridge further on that's
.
There's another bridge further on that's
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packed with explosives and
you have to deactivate them using a
packed with explosives and
you have to deactivate them using a
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sniper rifle that you don't have so
you have to backtrack to the storage room
sniper rifle that you don't have so
you have to backtrack to the storage room
-
and look around in the different rroms
and you get the PSG1, and well you just
and look around in the different rroms
and you get the PSG1, and well you just
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to go back, don't let them catch you,
beware of the
to go back, don't let them catch you,
beware of the
-
.
Now you can shoot the fuses,
.
Now you can shoot the fuses,
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but oh well they are all hidden and you
have to look around the whole are, but
but oh well they are all hidden and you
have to look around the whole are, but
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I believe I got them all-
Aren't you kind of tired? Nobody tells us
I believe I got them all-
Aren't you kind of tired? Nobody tells us
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anything, everything is hard and the game is
breaking its own rules. After
anything, everything is hard and the game is
breaking its own rules. After
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deactivating the last bomb we
fight Fortune, another member of
deactivating the last bomb we
fight Fortune, another member of
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dead cell
...they are laughing at us.
dead cell
...they are laughing at us.
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She has a tiny life bar, with just one bullet
you would kill her but
She has a tiny life bar, with just one bullet
you would kill her but
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it is impossible because bullets don't touch her
But don't worry, she just has a cannon that
it is impossible because bullets don't touch her
But don't worry, she just has a cannon that
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destroys any cover and hurts
you a lot. And isn't it frustrating!
destroys any cover and hurts
you a lot. And isn't it frustrating!
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Perhaps Snake could take her down, but Raiden can't.
We can't. We are just rookies, this
Perhaps Snake could take her down, but Raiden can't.
We can't. We are just rookies, this
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is above us and the game mechanics are
letting us know this. But well, we beat Fortune
is above us and the game mechanics are
letting us know this. But well, we beat Fortune
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we go on, we beat Fatman
we advance through the facility and finally we find
we go on, we beat Fatman
we advance through the facility and finally we find
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the President. It is something.
Once we overcome this awkward moment the
the President. It is something.
Once we overcome this awkward moment the
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the plot continues and it turns out that
the situation is way worse than
the plot continues and it turns out that
the situation is way worse than
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we imagined.
The terrorist are not asking for a ransom,
we imagined.
The terrorist are not asking for a ransom,
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and the President is just a marionette
of a greater force. Enter the scene
and the President is just a marionette
of a greater force. Enter the scene
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the Patriots. An organization
that leads the world from within the shadows.
the Patriots. An organization
that leads the world from within the shadows.
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Their plan is to control history
by curating information.
Their plan is to control history
by curating information.
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.
This is also a reference to 1984
.
This is also a reference to 1984
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and its newspeak. Erasing some words, and binding
some others together to give them new
and its newspeak. Erasing some words, and binding
some others together to give them new
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meanings, and making it impossible for anybody
to even think outside of the planned. The code name
meanings, and making it impossible for anybody
to even think outside of the planned. The code name
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of the Partiots is LA LI LU LE LO. This is
just an extension of this idea.
of the Partiots is LA LI LU LE LO. This is
just an extension of this idea.
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The 'L' phoneme does not exist in Japanese,
the Patriots is an unpronounceable name for an
The 'L' phoneme does not exist in Japanese,
the Patriots is an unpronounceable name for an
-
invisible organization.
Nobody can find them because nobody
invisible organization.
Nobody can find them because nobody
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even knows they can search for them.
Even the whole idea that we were in an
even knows they can search for them.
Even the whole idea that we were in an
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oil facility comes down.
It turns out that Big Shell is a
oil facility comes down.
It turns out that Big Shell is a
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facade to hide Arsenal Gear, a
a building that harbors tens of
facade to hide Arsenal Gear, a
a building that harbors tens of
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Metal Gear Rays, and from which the
Patriots can launch their plan
Metal Gear Rays, and from which the
Patriots can launch their plan
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using an artificial intelligence called GW.
The twists continue because
using an artificial intelligence called GW.
The twists continue because
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it turns out that Pliskin is Snake!
And he has another brother called Solidus
it turns out that Pliskin is Snake!
And he has another brother called Solidus
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and he was the previous USA President
and they kill the current USA President
and he was the previous USA President
and they kill the current USA President
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and Raiden is knocked out and
kidnapped and now an announcement
and Raiden is knocked out and
kidnapped and now an announcement
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Reality comes down and everything that
.
Reality comes down and everything that
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we took for granted is broken. Raiden was
a kid soldier, the most violent of his
we took for granted is broken. Raiden was
a kid soldier, the most violent of his
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unit, and if he is so repressed it is
because the nightmares from his traumatic
unit, and if he is so repressed it is
because the nightmares from his traumatic
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past terrorize him. But it is worse
because the Colonel that has been leading him
past terrorize him. But it is worse
because the Colonel that has been leading him
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during the whole operation doesn't even exist,
is is an artificial intelligence,
during the whole operation doesn't even exist,
is is an artificial intelligence,
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part of GW, and the facade breaks, the
game interface stops making sense,
part of GW, and the facade breaks, the
game interface stops making sense,
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the minimap becomes a recording of
a girl in her house,
the minimap becomes a recording of
a girl in her house,
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the codec calls that before gave you
useful information are now nonsense
the codec calls that before gave you
useful information are now nonsense
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that break the fourth wall.
Metal Gear Solid 2 is showing you its
that break the fourth wall.
Metal Gear Solid 2 is showing you its
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seams, you can't ignore anymore that this
is a program, just software playing back
seams, you can't ignore anymore that this
is a program, just software playing back
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in your console. The idea of
rescuing the President is ludicrous.
in your console. The idea of
rescuing the President is ludicrous.
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It is just the cheapest excuse you can
come up with to make an action videogame
It is just the cheapest excuse you can
come up with to make an action videogame
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and Metal Gear Solid 2 has been using
it to mislead you from its
and Metal Gear Solid 2 has been using
it to mislead you from its
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true objective. The plan S3.
.
true objective. The plan S3.
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And it is here when it all gets
interesting. From the beginning Metal
And it is here when it all gets
interesting. From the beginning Metal
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Gear Solid 2 has fooled around with the idea of
killing Snake. The story begins with
Gear Solid 2 has fooled around with the idea of
killing Snake. The story begins with
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Snake walking on a bridge with a
coat. It is a shot intentionally prepared
Snake walking on a bridge with a
coat. It is a shot intentionally prepared
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so that we can't know if it is really him.
When he jumps and takes the coat off, he
so that we can't know if it is really him.
When he jumps and takes the coat off, he
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becomes invisible and the shot confuses us. Is it him?
Are we in the right game? When
becomes invisible and the shot confuses us. Is it him?
Are we in the right game? When
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we start with Raiden, when they call him Snake
he uses a voice tone more similar
we start with Raiden, when they call him Snake
he uses a voice tone more similar
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to his own.
Raiden admires Snake, but
to his own.
Raiden admires Snake, but
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he is just a rookie and we are
trapped with him, because of this Iroquois
he is just a rookie and we are
trapped with him, because of this Iroquois
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Pliskin is so relevant. His name comes
from Snake Plissken, the protagonist of
Pliskin is so relevant. His name comes
from Snake Plissken, the protagonist of
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1997's Escape from New York, and he is in turn
the referent for Snake. Referent and
1997's Escape from New York, and he is in turn
the referent for Snake. Referent and
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references are confused and we see Snake
from outside, as this fusion of ideas
references are confused and we see Snake
from outside, as this fusion of ideas
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but also as a provocation,
just like told by Dylan Holmes with
but also as a provocation,
just like told by Dylan Holmes with
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Pliskin's appearance Metal Gear
Solid 2 simultaneously undermines and
Pliskin's appearance Metal Gear
Solid 2 simultaneously undermines and
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justifies its own framework. In any other game
this would be a failed plot twist.
justifies its own framework. In any other game
this would be a failed plot twist.
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But this in intentional, Metal Gear
Solid 2 separates the player's knowledge
But this in intentional, Metal Gear
Solid 2 separates the player's knowledge
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from the protagonist's. This creates
a space for examination.
from the protagonist's. This creates
a space for examination.
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Snake's presence constantly reminds us
of the pleasure he has been
Snake's presence constantly reminds us
of the pleasure he has been
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denied. And this desire to be
Solid Snake is the chief element
denied. And this desire to be
Solid Snake is the chief element
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linking the player and Raiden. But the
Plan S3 breaks this desire. We like Snake
linking the player and Raiden. But the
Plan S3 breaks this desire. We like Snake
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because he is the hero of Shadow Moses, he is
the protagonist of Metal Gear Solid and
because he is the hero of Shadow Moses, he is
the protagonist of Metal Gear Solid and
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now the sequel is discussing that
anybody could have done that without us
now the sequel is discussing that
anybody could have done that without us
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realizing it. Metal Gear Solid 2
was repeating the events of Shadow
realizing it. Metal Gear Solid 2
was repeating the events of Shadow
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Moses and Raiden could have been the
hero with the same ease as Snake.
Moses and Raiden could have been the
hero with the same ease as Snake.
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Snake is nothing but a marionette, and anybody could be
that. In the tanker your first
Snake is nothing but a marionette, and anybody could be
that. In the tanker your first
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shooting with lethal ammunition is in a
hall where enemies appear and
shooting with lethal ammunition is in a
hall where enemies appear and
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wait for you to shoot them.
It almost looks like a section from an on-rails
wait for you to shoot them.
It almost looks like a section from an on-rails
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shooter, as if you were playing
Time Crises. The game is speaking to you: "I suppose
shooter, as if you were playing
Time Crises. The game is speaking to you: "I suppose
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this is what being the legendary hero
Solid Snake is". When Raiden wakes up he is
this is what being the legendary hero
Solid Snake is". When Raiden wakes up he is
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naked, exposed, vulnerable. But he is also
a blank sheet, he can be
naked, exposed, vulnerable. But he is also
a blank sheet, he can be
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anything now.
His first step to a new identity comes with
anything now.
His first step to a new identity comes with
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the katana, it is the only close quarters weapon
in the game, you can bounce bullets with it
the katana, it is the only close quarters weapon
in the game, you can bounce bullets with it
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and it is controlled with the
right analog stick, it is the only time
and it is controlled with the
right analog stick, it is the only time
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the game uses it. The objects
works with buttons, the camera is always
the game uses it. The objects
works with buttons, the camera is always
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fixed, and to control the first person view
you use the left analog stick. We are now
fixed, and to control the first person view
you use the left analog stick. We are now
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playing with phonemes that do not exist, outside
the framework that they imposed to us. We fight
playing with phonemes that do not exist, outside
the framework that they imposed to us. We fight
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side by side with Snake, but the game tries to stops us.
These Game Over screens are fakes.
side by side with Snake, but the game tries to stops us.
These Game Over screens are fakes.
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We are still here but they insist
that we are over. We are
We are still here but they insist
that we are over. We are
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disobeying the orders, existing
outside of what they impose us, and what
disobeying the orders, existing
outside of what they impose us, and what
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they are imposing us... are memes.
.
they are imposing us... are memes.
.
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.
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Memes are something more than just that
new pack of stickers you have on telegram.
Memes are something more than just that
new pack of stickers you have on telegram.
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Richard Dawkins created this term in 1976
to define the social equivalent to
Richard Dawkins created this term in 1976
to define the social equivalent to
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genes. If genes transmit
genetic information, memes
genes. If genes transmit
genetic information, memes
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transmit cultural information. They
are called like this, in part due to the word
transmit cultural information. They
are called like this, in part due to the word
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mimesis, they reproduce by imitation. Something
as little as saying Jesus after
mimesis, they reproduce by imitation. Something
as little as saying Jesus after
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coughing is a meme, but also
something like money could be understood
coughing is a meme, but also
something like money could be understood
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as a meme. He who controls the memes
controls the world. At the end of the game
as a meme. He who controls the memes
controls the world. At the end of the game
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before the final fight, you receive a
last codec call. This is one of the most
before the final fight, you receive a
last codec call. This is one of the most
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well known speeches in the
history of videogames.
well known speeches in the
history of videogames.
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When the Internet arrived there was this hope
that we would live in a society of
When the Internet arrived there was this hope
that we would live in a society of
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information distinguished and developed, but
already in 2001 Metal Gear Solid 2 predicted
information distinguished and developed, but
already in 2001 Metal Gear Solid 2 predicted
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that this same information could
be manipulated to drown any
that this same information could
be manipulated to drown any
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discourse, and how the world would become entrenched
in bubbles of
discourse, and how the world would become entrenched
in bubbles of
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partial ideas. But wait a moment,
the ones saying this are the villains of the
partial ideas. But wait a moment,
the ones saying this are the villains of the
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game, literally the supreme evil of
Metal Gear Solid 2. How can it be
game, literally the supreme evil of
Metal Gear Solid 2. How can it be
-
the final message of this story? What
happens here is that the last one and a half hour
the final message of this story? What
happens here is that the last one and a half hour
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of Metal Gear Solid 2 is very dense, so it is
normal that people end up remembering only up to this
of Metal Gear Solid 2 is very dense, so it is
normal that people end up remembering only up to this
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iconic speech, but the truth is
that after you beat the final boss
iconic speech, but the truth is
that after you beat the final boss
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Snake gives yet another speech.
.
Snake gives yet another speech.
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April 30th is not only the anniversary of
Raiden and Rose, it is also the
April 30th is not only the anniversary of
Raiden and Rose, it is also the
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anniversary of designation of George
Washington as the first President of the
anniversary of designation of George
Washington as the first President of the
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United States. Metal Gear Solid 2 ends in
the same date in which a group of people
United States. Metal Gear Solid 2 ends in
the same date in which a group of people
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decided to find a new
maeaning for the world and to transmit it
decided to find a new
maeaning for the world and to transmit it
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to the coming generations. And well
it went really great. It is a very open ending
to the coming generations. And well
it went really great. It is a very open ending
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with many questions with no answers and
untied ends, but this is intentional.
with many questions with no answers and
untied ends, but this is intentional.
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Don't grapple to words, don't try to write
a line of events summarizing the plot,
Don't grapple to words, don't try to write
a line of events summarizing the plot,
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what's important is the meaning of these
events for you, and how will you transmit them to
what's important is the meaning of these
events for you, and how will you transmit them to
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the world. You didn't know but all along
Metal Gear Solid 2 was postmodern
the world. You didn't know but all along
Metal Gear Solid 2 was postmodern
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propaganda, and now it is too late
escape it. But yes, this game is
propaganda, and now it is too late
escape it. But yes, this game is
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postmodern, it is a discussion opossite to
tradition that breaks bssically
postmodern, it is a discussion opossite to
tradition that breaks bssically
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any etiquette. But after that
rupture, we can create something new.
any etiquette. But after that
rupture, we can create something new.
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No to rebuild, but build anew something
with meaning for us.
No to rebuild, but build anew something
with meaning for us.
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Search beyond the words and
and find something good in which you can believe and
Search beyond the words and
and find something good in which you can believe and
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transmit this to those who will come after you, that
is what matters, and that is how this game ends.
transmit this to those who will come after you, that
is what matters, and that is how this game ends.
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Mother of mine! The final fight was hard,
bloody fight, but I have succeeded
Mother of mine! The final fight was hard,
bloody fight, but I have succeeded
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and then Kojima says... (I won!)
(just as planned /s)
and then Kojima says... (I won!)
(just as planned /s)
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There's just another meaning behind the S3.
You remember all this thing about having to
There's just another meaning behind the S3.
You remember all this thing about having to
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deactvate bombs, and Fatman and so?
This seems to be disconnected from the rest of the
deactvate bombs, and Fatman and so?
This seems to be disconnected from the rest of the
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story, but then the end of
the game arrives and you're told that Fatman
story, but then the end of
the game arrives and you're told that Fatman
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was there only to put
Raiden to the test and the bombs are
was there only to put
Raiden to the test and the bombs are
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the most damning part of the game and they always
get your where you less expect them, but
the most damning part of the game and they always
get your where you less expect them, but
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all of them are accessible, Fatman hides the
explosives behind that flag, but he could
all of them are accessible, Fatman hides the
explosives behind that flag, but he could
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have put them under the bridge, and then
you would have never found them, but perhaps in some
have put them under the bridge, and then
you would have never found them, but perhaps in some
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other videogame you would have been able to.
Splinter Cell is a stealth videogames
other videogame you would have been able to.
Splinter Cell is a stealth videogames
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franchise that was created in
response to Metal Gear Solid 2 y its
franchise that was created in
response to Metal Gear Solid 2 y its
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gameplay is much more centered
in disappearing in the shadows and using
gameplay is much more centered
in disappearing in the shadows and using
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the architecture to your advantage. In Hitman you
hide in plain sight disguising you with
the architecture to your advantage. In Hitman you
hide in plain sight disguising you with
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different suits to impersonate some
other people. There's one time when you
different suits to impersonate some
other people. There's one time when you
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have to disguise yourself in Metal Gear Solid 2,
the solution here is not to kill a guard
have to disguise yourself in Metal Gear Solid 2,
the solution here is not to kill a guard
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and wear his clothes, but to
go to a specific room and find a specific
and wear his clothes, but to
go to a specific room and find a specific
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weapon, because the suits has already
been given to you. Videogames cannot be
weapon, because the suits has already
been given to you. Videogames cannot be
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everything, e.g. something as simple as
making Raiden able to disguise himself, well
everything, e.g. something as simple as
making Raiden able to disguise himself, well
-
it is a system that needs to be developed and
what will then be the model for the naked soldiers, and
it is a system that needs to be developed and
what will then be the model for the naked soldiers, and
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how will they detect you if you are disguised, and
if you disguise as a soldier what does this give you
how will they detect you if you are disguised, and
if you disguise as a soldier what does this give you
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access to, and the support diguise, and the oof.. and
as it gets so complex, games are usually oriented
access to, and the support diguise, and the oof.. and
as it gets so complex, games are usually oriented
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to be played in a specific way, so that
you think in a specific way, this is the directed
to be played in a specific way, so that
you think in a specific way, this is the directed
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libertad dirigida. Due to the simple fact of
playing a videogame, they are already taking
libertad dirigida. Due to the simple fact of
playing a videogame, they are already taking
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phonemes from you and hiding information
so that you think how the developers
phonemes from you and hiding information
so that you think how the developers
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want. Some time ago there was an article
about how Riot, the developer of
want. Some time ago there was an article
about how Riot, the developer of
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League of Legends said
that it was convenient to have a story, some
League of Legends said
that it was convenient to have a story, some
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moment of your experience as a player that
defined your passion and in which memorable
moment of your experience as a player that
defined your passion and in which memorable
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story you took out from that. But no,
I'm sorry, you didn't beat Naxxramas after an
story you took out from that. But no,
I'm sorry, you didn't beat Naxxramas after an
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epic duel with your adventurer freinds.
You were just pushing keys in your keyboard,
epic duel with your adventurer freinds.
You were just pushing keys in your keyboard,
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and moving your mouse to win agains an
artificial intelligence that was
and moving your mouse to win agains an
artificial intelligence that was
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programmed to lose. Nothing happens in a
videogame without the consent of the
programmed to lose. Nothing happens in a
videogame without the consent of the
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developer. If you have even beaten the
hardest difficulty, that is because they wanted
developer. If you have even beaten the
hardest difficulty, that is because they wanted
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you to beat it. They were manipulating you.
Just like they were manipulating Raiden. The Colonel does not exist.
you to beat it. They were manipulating you.
Just like they were manipulating Raiden. The Colonel does not exist.
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It is a creation of GW, born of Raiden's
necessity of having somebody
It is a creation of GW, born of Raiden's
necessity of having somebody
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giving him orders at the other side of
the codec. Playing videogames makes you
giving him orders at the other side of
the codec. Playing videogames makes you
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an expert at following orders, that's what
you need to beat them, to overcome
an expert at following orders, that's what
you need to beat them, to overcome
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their challenge, to believe youself an efficient
soldier, a warrior that overcomes
their challenge, to believe youself an efficient
soldier, a warrior that overcomes
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any challenge, or the legendary
soldier Solid Snake. What is a videogame?!
any challenge, or the legendary
soldier Solid Snake. What is a videogame?!
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A miserable handful of secrets!
I will not break this mug, not even one
A miserable handful of secrets!
I will not break this mug, not even one
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so digusting.
A videogame is just a set of excuses to
so digusting.
A videogame is just a set of excuses to
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interact with a system. At the end of
the story they are telling you this in your
interact with a system. At the end of
the story they are telling you this in your
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face.
Olga, turns out, was working for
face.
Olga, turns out, was working for
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the Patriots, because otherwise they would kill her
baby, and when everything is revealed it turns out that
the Patriots, because otherwise they would kill her
baby, and when everything is revealed it turns out that
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Rose was also an agent of the
Patriots. Now they have her
Rose was also an agent of the
Patriots. Now they have her
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kidnapped, and she is pregnant.
The final fight is against Solidus, but it
kidnapped, and she is pregnant.
The final fight is against Solidus, but it
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doesn't matter who wins. Solidus wants to take Raiden
out of the way, and the Patriots
doesn't matter who wins. Solidus wants to take Raiden
out of the way, and the Patriots
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force him to act. If he doesn't fight,
they will kill Rose and Olga's baby. But is
force him to act. If he doesn't fight,
they will kill Rose and Olga's baby. But is
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that ture? Or are thos excuses they
came up with so that we fight
that ture? Or are thos excuses they
came up with so that we fight
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against our father in a very tight suit and
so that he chokes us with his long
against our father in a very tight suit and
so that he chokes us with his long
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tentacles?
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tentacles?
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After you beat solidus, the world
literally starts working again. New
After you beat solidus, the world
literally starts working again. New
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York, that was literally empty like
two seconds ago is like a Matrix
York, that was literally empty like
two seconds ago is like a Matrix
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simulation. And in the middle of all this
something appears in Raiden like by an act of magic.
simulation. And in the middle of all this
something appears in Raiden like by an act of magic.
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This dog tag has the data that we
introduced in order to synchronize with
This dog tag has the data that we
introduced in order to synchronize with
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the Big Shell terminals. We were not
introducing Raiden's data, but ours.
the Big Shell terminals. We were not
introducing Raiden's data, but ours.
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And if the dog tag had not
appeared before, it is because Raiden wasn't
And if the dog tag had not
appeared before, it is because Raiden wasn't
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capable of seeing it. Now that he has broken apart
from all of it, he can see those chains, he sees us and
capable of seeing it. Now that he has broken apart
from all of it, he can see those chains, he sees us and
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he chooses to discard us, in the end of the
story Raiden frees himself and seeks his
he chooses to discard us, in the end of the
story Raiden frees himself and seeks his
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own destiny, his own identity.
It doesn't matter how real Rose is. The future
own destiny, his own identity.
It doesn't matter how real Rose is. The future
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belongs to them and to nobody else.
The protagonists in a videogame
belongs to them and to nobody else.
The protagonists in a videogame
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can be mainly two things:
strong heroes with their own
can be mainly two things:
strong heroes with their own
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identity and desires, or mannequins that
exist only to be carried on however the
identity and desires, or mannequins that
exist only to be carried on however the
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player wantes, and the more freedom we have
the less personality the chracter
player wantes, and the more freedom we have
the less personality the chracter
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has. Raiden exists inside this
tension, we control him but relucantly
has. Raiden exists inside this
tension, we control him but relucantly
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He has no desire to be here,
he feels lost, he is not does not trust anything
He has no desire to be here,
he feels lost, he is not does not trust anything
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he is told, and even though he is indecisive
in the cinematics nobody can stop him in the
he is told, and even though he is indecisive
in the cinematics nobody can stop him in the
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gameplay. But it's not only him, eveything
around him talks about this tension.
gameplay. But it's not only him, eveything
around him talks about this tension.
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Rose is not just an agent of the
Patriots. She herself is an invention, her
Rose is not just an agent of the
Patriots. She herself is an invention, her
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hair, the way she behaves, everything has been
adapted to be liked by Riden and by us.
hair, the way she behaves, everything has been
adapted to be liked by Riden and by us.
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It is a fakeness we can't hold onto.
It does not exist inside the videogame.
It is a fakeness we can't hold onto.
It does not exist inside the videogame.
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But it also doesn't exist outside it.
Because it is no more than a handful of
But it also doesn't exist outside it.
Because it is no more than a handful of
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pixels interpreted by an actress.
The whole ending of Metal Gear Solid 2 is
pixels interpreted by an actress.
The whole ending of Metal Gear Solid 2 is
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made to break with the forms of the
videogame and extend a hand to the
made to break with the forms of the
videogame and extend a hand to the
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true protagonist of this
story: the player. The same as us
true protagonist of this
story: the player. The same as us
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Raiden has been trained with VR
and knows the incident of Shadow
Raiden has been trained with VR
and knows the incident of Shadow
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Moses through a simulation.
Same as us, he admires Snake and he
Moses through a simulation.
Same as us, he admires Snake and he
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wants to be Snake. Metal Gear Solid 2 is a
response to the first Metal Gear Solid and
wants to be Snake. Metal Gear Solid 2 is a
response to the first Metal Gear Solid and
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to videogames. Don't let nostalgia
blind you. Be critic with the history and
to videogames. Don't let nostalgia
blind you. Be critic with the history and
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history (plural). Solid Snake is not
a role to follow
history (plural). Solid Snake is not
a role to follow
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Enjoy the videogame, but don't
drown in it. Above everything what matters
Enjoy the videogame, but don't
drown in it. Above everything what matters
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is you. Don't let yourself be manipulated, seek the
meaning that reality has for
is you. Don't let yourself be manipulated, seek the
meaning that reality has for
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you and, well it's like all these good
intentions went to crap very
you and, well it's like all these good
intentions went to crap very
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fast. Let's not get confused, Metal Gear
Solid 2 was very successful, it is one of
fast. Let's not get confused, Metal Gear
Solid 2 was very successful, it is one of
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the best sold exclusives for the PS2,
and to be honest it had a very
the best sold exclusives for the PS2,
and to be honest it had a very
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good reception by the critics,
in the other hand the public.
good reception by the critics,
in the other hand the public.
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Well, th eplot of Metal Gear Soid 2
is still very copmlex even today, but in
Well, th eplot of Metal Gear Soid 2
is still very copmlex even today, but in
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2001 that was demential. It ended and we
hadn't the slightest idea of what happened, but
2001 that was demential. It ended and we
hadn't the slightest idea of what happened, but
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anyway there's a lot of people that
weren't too happy that a
anyway there's a lot of people that
weren't too happy that a
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game so awaited would be so critic with
the previous entry, and the idea of playing
game so awaited would be so critic with
the previous entry, and the idea of playing
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with a protagonist that was not the one
announced, and the was so different to the the
with a protagonist that was not the one
announced, and the was so different to the the
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expected roles of the genre, and also playing
with the idea of the death of the
expected roles of the genre, and also playing
with the idea of the death of the
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original protagonist, and wait a moment
why is the last of us 2 showing up?
original protagonist, and wait a moment
why is the last of us 2 showing up?
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It turns out that there are many
paralelisms between these 2 titles. Kojima,
It turns out that there are many
paralelisms between these 2 titles. Kojima,
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for exampe, wanted each soldier to
be unique, with a unique name, and that we
for exampe, wanted each soldier to
be unique, with a unique name, and that we
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would be able to get their dog tag and with this
see how many people
would be able to get their dog tag and with this
see how many people
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we had murdered along the
story... and does that ring a bell? and also it
we had murdered along the
story... and does that ring a bell? and also it
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saddens me because theres many people that
sees Kojima as this frustrated filmmaker,
saddens me because theres many people that
sees Kojima as this frustrated filmmaker,
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and well he is, but what he wanted was
to make a videogame that spoke like a
and well he is, but what he wanted was
to make a videogame that spoke like a
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videogame. Please take a look at the
design document, there Kojima talks
videogame. Please take a look at the
design document, there Kojima talks
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about stuff like graphics, he wanted it to
strenghten the mechanics. And well, yes,
about stuff like graphics, he wanted it to
strenghten the mechanics. And well, yes,
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you can go in cinematics 15 or 20 minutes without
even touching the controls, but then
you can go in cinematics 15 or 20 minutes without
even touching the controls, but then
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you touch the controls and the mechanics
are telling you stuff that later
you touch the controls and the mechanics
are telling you stuff that later
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develops the story, but well Metal
Gear Solid 2 is a wonderful game, it is
develops the story, but well Metal
Gear Solid 2 is a wonderful game, it is
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one of my favorite games of
all time, and if made you get a little curious and
one of my favorite games of
all time, and if made you get a little curious and
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want to play the game, then please
enjoy it. The new versions even have
want to play the game, then please
enjoy it. The new versions even have
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a mode with skateboard, so you
can imagine. But well, this is my legacy
a mode with skateboard, so you
can imagine. But well, this is my legacy
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for you, and I leave it to you so that
it moves into the future and so that you learn
for you, and I leave it to you so that
it moves into the future and so that you learn
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the most important lesson:
make good memes. You could save the world!
the most important lesson:
make good memes. You could save the world!
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And with this the year is ending, I hope
that you liked it, I mean the video not the year,
And with this the year is ending, I hope
that you liked it, I mean the video not the year,
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we all know how 2020 went. Thanks to you.
And to my patrons that decorate the credits now
we all know how 2020 went. Thanks to you.
And to my patrons that decorate the credits now
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and help me pay all this stuff,
specially thanks to my main benefactors:
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and I hope you have a happy
end of year and a good start of 2021. I
and I hope you have a happy
end of year and a good start of 2021. I
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will take some days off
but then I come back on full with "the legend
will take some days off
but then I come back on full with "the legend
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of videogame", "majora's mask" and "ocarna of time"
and well, "cyber punk 2077" of
of videogame", "majora's mask" and "ocarna of time"
and well, "cyber punk 2077" of
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course.
I am working on that, and well we will
course.
I am working on that, and well we will
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